Kia debuts its first dedicated EVs to the MEA region: South Korean carmaker Kia Motors — a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company — has showcased its soon-to-be launched EV9, EV6, and concept EV5 at the Geneva International Motor Show in Doha, according to a press release. The Kia EV9 and EV6 will be available in 4Q 2023 across the Middle East and Africa region.

The EV9 specs: The 7-seater EV9 SUV can deliver a peak power performance of 7.8k rpm and up to 541 km by range. The car can go from 10% to 80% charge in just 20 minutes. There's no official pricing available yet for the Kia EV9, but Car and Driver predict the base model to start at roughly USD 56k.

The EV6 specs: Kia’s five-seater mid-size SUV the EV6 is equally, if not more powerful, according to the statement. The EV packs a 77.4kWh battery with a range of up to 528 km, a 320 horsepower, and can reach 97 kms per hour in 3.5 seconds, according to Kia’s official website. The model has been named the 2023 World Performance Car in global markets and the first vehicle to utilize the E-GMP architecture with ultra-fast charging capabilities, going from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes. The EV6 also features an advanced Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function, allowing your Kia electric vehicle to power home appliances and electronic devices using an internal or external socket. Car and Driver predict the price to begin from USD 44k.